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Description
Unleash your creative prowess with the Boss SE-70 Super Effects Processor, a game-changer in the realm of music recording and production. This marvel of engineering is a rack-mounted modeling engine, designed to synergize flawlessly with a variety of foot controllers, particularly the Boss FC-50. Sculpt your sound like never before with the SE-70, a perfect blend of technology and musical artistry.
Key Features:
- Rack-mounted modeling engine
- Designed for seamless integration with various foot controllers, including Boss FC-50
- Ideal for music recording and production
- Enables unique sound sculpting capabilities
Product specs
| Brand | Boss |
| Model | SE-70 Super Effects Processor |
| Finish | Black |
| Year | 2000s |
| Made In | Japan |
| Categories | Multi-Effects Pedals and Processors |
FAQs
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What types of effects are available in the Boss SE-70 Super Effects Processor?
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The Boss SE-70 offers a wide range of effects including reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, pitch shifting, and distortion, making it versatile for various musical styles and recording applications.
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Can the Boss SE-70 be used in both live and studio settings?
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Yes, the Boss SE-70 is designed for both live performance and studio use, providing high-quality effects processing suitable for a variety of environments.
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Is the Boss SE-70 compatible with both guitar and keyboard setups?
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The Boss SE-70 is compatible with both guitar and keyboard setups, offering flexible input and output options to integrate seamlessly into different rig configurations.
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Does the Boss SE-70 Super Effects Processor have MIDI capabilities?
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Yes, the Boss SE-70 includes MIDI capabilities, allowing it to be controlled and synchronized with other MIDI-equipped devices for enhanced performance options.
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What is the build quality of the Boss SE-70 like?
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The Boss SE-70 is known for its robust build quality, featuring a durable black finish and reliable construction typical of Boss products, ensuring longevity in various settings.
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The BEST 1/2 Rack Unit Ever? | BOSS SE-70
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The Boss SE70 - Digital Rack Gear - Vintage Edition. The H9 of the 90's? How does it sound?
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Boss SE70 vintage 1993 - Every boss pedal in one box?
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Reviews
PROS
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Combines multiple Boss modulation effects in one unit
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Offers stereo inputs/outputs and Multi algorithms for chaining effects
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Exceptional modulation quality (phasers, flangers, tremolos, delays)
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Versatile usage for guitar, synth, and vocal processing
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Allows external expression control for parameter adjustments
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Features unique presets, including ones specifically for guitarists
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Durable unit that has survived the test of time compared to other vintage gear
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Phasers and choruses shine, with some keyboard multi-effects also noted
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Some presets allow for creative parallel delays in stereo
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Comparable sound quality to high-end processors, with unique grit and personality
CONS
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Distortion/dirt effects considered the weakest link, sounding "muddy"
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Complexity can be daunting for new users or those preferring plug-and-play
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Requires a factory reset to access certain presets, which may deter experimentation
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Multiple reports of units arriving damaged or defective, questioning shipping reliability
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Dependency on specific power supply models, which may pose a challenge if damaged
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Boss SE-70 Super Effects Processor.
Features and functionality
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The vocoder in the Boss SE-70 is noted for its unique qualities, and its analog distortion offers a superior sound compared to digital effects from the same era.
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Comparisons
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While budget-friendly, the SE-70's grainy 14-bit processing places it alongside higher-end models like the Lexicon PCM90 in professional settings for its unique sound character.
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The Boss SE-50 is considered a great budget alternative, hinting that the SE-70 might offer even better performance.
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Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 4 Reviews and 14 Ratings
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Really fantastic sounds
The Boss SE-70 is a fantastic multi-effects unit packed with a great range of well executed effects. Among its standout features include the “Slow Gear” effect, which skillfully emulates a string-instrument-style volume swell—ideal for creating expressive, nuanced tones (and not so easy to find in plugin format).
Tonally, the SE-70 boasts undeniable mojo. It delivers character-rich sound shaping, making it a compelling option for producers exploring genres beyond traditional guitar applications, including EDM, where subtle dynamics (or not so subtle!) and layered textures are key.
MIDI implementation is decent, offering enough flexibility to integrate with modern DAW environments. Real-time automation and hands-on control is possible with the right set-up, opening up creative possibilities in both studio and live contexts.
🔊 Verdict A brilliantly designed effects unit that bridges the charm of analog with the convenience of digital MIDI integration. Highly recommended for electronic artists seeking to inject texture, movement, and vibe into their productions.
Preferred Settings + Usage:
For presets, I recommend my TOPD X-70 editor found here: https://monophreak.com/boss-se-70-ctrlr-vst-au-plugin/ It will make it a lot easier to get fantastic sounds out of the Boss SE-70.
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Chorus effect sounds great, but touring reliability is questionable. Proceed with caution.
Back in 2019, I was delving into rack rigs for the first time, exploring various stereo effects using the line mixer to route my 100% wet effects in parallel. The SE-70 was one of the first few units I got back then, and still use to this day.
In fact I'd say that out of all the vintage gear I tried out, this is by far the ONLY unit that survived the test of time. Other vintage gear such as the Boss VF-1, SE-50, Eclipse, etc. would either arrive damaged, and/or not last for a long time. Just comes to show how much bad luck I've had with the vintage gear purchases.
So what's great about the Boss SE-70? The chorus algorithms sound very nice. The stereo chorus algorithms, for the money ($200-300 used on eBay), are really difficult to beat considering how all the other great-sounding rack chorus units would cost you at least $1600 if not more. Also, you can do cross-feedback delays, multi-tap delays and circular delays that can be programmed to the smallest ms.
But, I wouldn't call this unit reliable. I've had to deal with multiple SE-70 shipments that arrived either damaged upon arrival, or with defects. So far, I managed to salvage two SE-70's that are in working order and one BRB-120 power supply that's intact. The second BRB-120, however, is damaged, and will pose a serious electrical hazard very soon.
If you must go with vintage rack gear, consider the Boss SE-70's. However, back them up in multiples if you're planning to use them for heavy-duty gigs, and use shock-resistant rack cases. They are cheap to get on the used market, but if you do decide to go with the SE-70's, pray to god that yours do not arrive damaged/defective. If I were to rebuild my rack rig from the ground-up, I myself probably won't go back to these again, unless I had no other options.
Preferred Settings + Usage:
Bill Primo Chorus: Rate 32, 4-Stage mode, Rate 66, Pre-Delay 0.5 ms, Bass Neutral, Treble +2 dB, Direct Level 0 (killdry), Effect Level 40, Master Output 100
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Is arriving damaged/non-op the same thing as being unreliable? Sounds like you're dealing more with shady sellers shipping you bad units than these being actually more problematic than similar units of the same vintage. Any piece of electronics this old is going to have issues, sure, but what you're describing sounds more like the fault of the sellers than indication that these units are unusually delicate. Boss stuff tends to be very robust, relative to other gear of the era, right?
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@pkennethk Yes and no. Certain units like the Boss VF-1 are known to have defects. Spend 30 seconds on the Google search and you'll run into all sorts of defects that people point out, such as the Value knob being prone to damage.
With vintage gear you really have to scrutinize everything. And even if you do scrutinize everything, there's always a chance that sellers could potentially hide things away from you.
I've since deleted the eBay app on my mobile phone. I'm not taking any more chances with the used market.
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@parhelia_0000 thanks for your reply. I think if you look at my equipboard, you'll see that I'm no stranger to vintage gear and the problems that one can encounter... but I think I've only ever gotten 1 or 2 pieces off eBay ever... for exactly the reasons you point out.
BILL PRIMO,
You should just give up on rack gear and "reviews" in general. The SE-70 is pretty bulletproof. The only issue with the unit is your user error or buying broken junk. In addition, if ANY unit arrives broken, how is that a "reliability" issue? Sounds like a shipping issue. I've been using SE-70's since they were new. I currently own 7 of these without issue. I have two that are still on their original batteries. A poor craftsman blames his tools.
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@krash_koblanski Try dealing with Canada Post (or should I say Hodor Post!) that constantly manhandles expensive rack gear and you'll see my point. If you ever wanted to imagine the WORST customer service ever possible, then they would far and beyond surpass a special kind of delinquency.
Also, regarding "a poor craftsman blames his tools," actually I've managed to master some of Dream Theater songs such as On the Backs of Angels, Octavarium, Panic Attack, etc. so that just comes to show how ignorant you are. What prog metal songs can YOU play on guitar? I'd imagine almost none.
Furthermore, regarding "you should just give up on rack gear," you know what? I've already given up on vintage rack gear. And I highly suggest ANYONE with triple-digit IQ to do the same - STAY AWAY FROM VINTAGE RACKS! They are not roadworthy for live shows, and they will give you more grief than good.
Better than many modern units.
I have three of these in my studio. They really shine on single effects - phasers and choruses especially, but the keyboard multi effects are really good as well. Definitely worth the couple hundred bucks they go for.
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Power Supply
Does anybody know if the Boss BRC-120 power supply works with the Boss SE70?
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Listed under Adam's gear on Vividgreen.net.
In an interview with Attack Magazine, Chris Moss Acid lists the Boss SE-70 Super Effects Processor as part of his studio equipment.
Rene Wise uses the Boss SE-70 Super Effects Processor in his studio, as shown in the Telekom Electronic Beats TV Tech Talk video.
List of effects at Paul Robb's studio:
Aphex Type C2 Exciter. BBE 462 Sonic Maximiser enhancer. Drawmer DL241 dual compressor. "I generally strap this across the stereo buss. At some point I'd like to get a better compressor, though." Boss SE50. Boss SE70. "I primarily use these for distortion." Digitech VFX Valve FX. "This is an awesome distortion box. It's so bright it will rip your head off." Ensoniq DP/2. "I also use this primarily for distortion. All four of my distortion boxes [Digitech Valve FX, Roland SE50 and SE70, Ensoniq DP2] are absolutely critical to me. They're indispensable. I rarely use synthesizers anymore without running them through a guitar box." Eventide H3000 multi‑effects. FMR Audio RNC1773 Really Nice Compressor (x3). "These are my new favourite boxes. They make them in Texas, and they're incredibly cheap — 179 dollars, I think it was. But they're great, and on a par with the Drawmer compressor." Focusrite Red 2 Dual EQ. "It's mostly just gorgeous looking! Everyone who comes in here notices it. It looks like a piece of candy, you just want to bite on it. The thing is, it's so intimidating to look at, you really can't tell if it's any good or not — it doesn't need to be any good! I like it, though it's not quite good enough to strap across the whole mix: the EQ3D is on a par, even though it's half the price." Focusrite Red 7 Voice Channel. "This has a mic pre, a compressor, an enhancer and a de‑esser in it, which we use for recording vocals." Lexicon MPX1 multi‑effects. Lexicon PCM70 multi‑effects. Nightpro EQ3D filter. Peavey Analog Filter. "I actually very rarely use this. I've run some loops through it to make them sound crunchy and lo‑fi and it works OK. These techno people use outboard filters all the time — it's just that this one isn't a particularly good one, and I can't justify spending a grand on something like the Waldorf DPole or the Mutator." Roland SDE1000. "I just use this for simple delays." Roland SRV2000 reverb. SPL Vitalizer. "I think this is a lot more popular in Britain than it is here. I like it, but it has so much background hiss that I can only use it in loud noisy music. The great thing about it is the way it spreads the stereo fields, it's got some kind of phase." TC Electronic M2000 multi‑effects. Yamaha SPX90 multi‑effects. "This was the first effects box I ever bought and it's totally on its last legs. I keep it for its stereo split program, because it sounds so grainy and nice."
As you can see on this picture https://www.amazona.de/wp-content/uploads/2030/01/studio-detail.jpg from an article on Amazona.de showing Ralf Hildenbeutels studio the Boss SE-70 Super Effects Processor is a part of his setup.
Found in an Interview from German Magazine Tastenwelt 5/95 Used on the EAV "Kunst Tour 1995"
From an image of TTG's studio. There are two of these on top of the JV-1080 in the rack.
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While the MD-500 may not be able to handle true line level, the chorus algorithms on the MD-500 don't completely suck. In fact I'd say the chorus, dimension and detune algorithms are much more advanced than the SE-70's. While the SE-70's sound better than the MD-500 and can handle true line level, the MD-500 is more advanced to program, so you guys decide which route you want to go with.
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